glass
19 Jul 2019
--- The British Plastics Federation (BPF) warned that the UK plastics industry will be badly hit in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit. Two-thirds of plastic companies are worried about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit,...
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26 Jun 2019
--- Pre-cut lid and shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury (part of the Clondalkin Group) has developed a shrink sleeve for new single-serve bottles of Silent Pool Gin. The smaller bottle format is a response to growing...
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21 Jun 2019
--- Glass packaging supplier Encirc announced that is building the “world’s first” intelligent glass line at its Cheshire site, UK. Part of the Vidrala Group, Encirc will use Industry 4.0 technology to...
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27 May 2019
--- Uncle Dougie’s – the manufacturer of natural and organic sauces, marinades and rubs – has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by shifting to a flexible pouch for its newest line of USDA Organic...
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22 May 2019
--- Single malt Scotch brand The Balvenie has launched a new range of three whiskeys with packaging design by London-based studio Here Design. Building on a longstanding relationship with parent company William Grant & Sons,...
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09 May 2019
--- The Scottish Government has laid out plans for an “ambitious” 20p Deposit-Return Scheme (DRS) that will include aluminum and steel cans, as well as drinks containers made of glass and PET, as part of its plans to...
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06 May 2019
--- The winners of the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) for Australia and New Zealand were announced at a gala dinner on the April 30 at the SOFITEL Wentworth, Sydney. Coordinated by the...
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15 Apr 2019
--- Aegg has launched a new range of more than 20 glass packaging jars and bottles, citing a big upsurge in demand for its glass products. The supplier says that the market interest is partly due to the “Blue Planet...
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08 Apr 2019
--- Berlin Packaging, a full-service supplier of glass, plastic and metal containers and closures, has acquired Verrerie Calvet, a packaging supplier strategically located in Aimargues, France. Verrerie Calvet brings strong...
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15 Mar 2019
--- In this week’s packaging news, Carlton & United Breweries scrapped plastic six-pack rings on its beer cans. The Australian company expects to prevent more than 25 million plastic rings entering the environment each...
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14 Mar 2019
--- Glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois, Inc., (O-I) is set to make a significant investment of US$60 million in its European glass operation. This investment will enable O-I to grow in premium segments, increase capability and...
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22 Feb 2019
--- In packaging news this week, Sealed Air has expanded its Asia Pacific presence with the acquisition of MGM, a printing and laminating flexible packaging specialist headquartered in the Philippines. In another big business...
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07 Feb 2019
--- Premium glass and plastic packaging suppliers Aegg is set to unveil several new lines of rigid food packaging at Packaging Innovations in Birmingham, UK, later this month. This will include an extended range of...
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04 Feb 2019
--- English sparkling wine producer Bride Valley has released its latest variant – a Cremant – in a “stripped back” minimalistic theme designed to differentiate the product in an increasingly...
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28 Jan 2019
--- Unilever is set to trial reusable premium packaging innovations across nine of its brands, including four new product formats. The rollouts represent the FMCG giant’s first involvement in the landmark Loop initiative....
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29 Nov 2018
--- Australian family-owned winery De Bortoli Wines has won the inaugural Winery Innovator of the Year trophy at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London this month. The winery was recognized...
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23 Nov 2018
--- Australian dairy company Big River Milk is seeking funding in order to discontinue the use of plastic bottles and revert back to glass bottles to package its milk. The milk industry produces billions of single-use plastic...
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12 Nov 2018
--- Global metal and glass packaging specialists Ardagh has announced a 9 percent drop in profits while recording a 3 percent increase in revenue in its third quarter financial results. Overall revenue was recorded at US$2.39...
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09 Oct 2018
--- Ardagh Group is set to showcase its award-winning, textured and embossed innovations in aluminum and steel can coating at the upcoming BrauBeviale 2018 show in Nuremberg, Germany. The supplier states that these latest...
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17 Sep 2018
--- Avery Dennison, global labeling and functional materials manufacturer, has expanded its portfolio of ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) inlay label products targeting the pharmaceutical and...
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